Customers That Stick

JANUARY 7, 2020

What better way to start off the new year and new decade — a decade that I hope will be marked by incredible improvements in customer experience design, thinking, and execution — than by taking a look at one of the most essential ingredients of customer experience: leadership. The Culture/Experience Connection.

Customer Centricity 88

Customer Centricity Culture Customer Journeys Customer Experience Design 88

BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category in the 18 th annual Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. We saw there was a true cultural fit. Since the beginning, I knew there was something unique about this company.

Sales 177

Sales Customer Service Sports Contact Center 177

Kayako

JANUARY 3, 2019

Now that 2018 is slowly wrapping up, companies are looking into starting 2019 with a ready-to-go customer experience strategy. In fact, 81% of CX leaders say their companies will compete nearly solely on experience within the next few years but only 22% of leaders say their efforts have exceeded customer expectations.

Trends 120

Trends Customer Experience Ecommerce Analytics 120

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And while I’m all about looking forward more than I look back, it’s worth remembering that a lot of the articles written on Experience Investigators in 2019 are just as relevant in 2020… some even more so! So with that in mind, let’s look back on… Our Top 10 Most Popular Posts Of 2019. And mean it.

Customer Journeys 178

Customer Journeys B2C Touchpoint B2B 178

BlueOcean

MARCH 7, 2024

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a Finalist today in the “Contact Center Outsourcing Provider of the Year” category in the 18 th annual Stevie ® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. We saw there was a true cultural fit. Since the beginning, I knew there was something unique about this company.

Sales 156

Sales Customer Service Sports Contact Center 156

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? Satisfied customers or profit. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 118

Oracle

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From burger joints to boutiques, savvy retailers are focused on pampering their customers and not simply meeting — but exceeding — their expectations. The drop model, one of the hotter retail trends in 2019, creates a buzz about products even before they are launched. Too much same-old, same-old makes retail seem stale.

Retail 64

Retail Trends Culture Entertainment 64

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 108

CX Accelerator

MAY 28, 2019

There is no place in the world I’d rather work than in Customer Service. On a good day, we are working to resolve customer inquiries as quickly and effectively as we can. So how does one develop a team culture such as this? Bonus points if you can create a service event that brings you together with your local customers!

Culture 140

Culture Contact Center Customer Journeys Groups 140

ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Is Customer Service The Same As Customer Experience? My Comment: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience? Want to Consistently Deliver Remarkable Customer Experiences?

Customer Journeys 121

Customer Journeys Customer Service Exercises B2C 121

eglobalis

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Customer Experience Best Books of 2019 -2020 Yearly List. The post Customer Experience Best Books of 2019 – 2020 Readings appeared first on Eglobalis.

Customer Experience 110

Customer Experience Customers Innovation Customer relationships 110

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 13, 2023

Do you have a Chief Customer Officer? Where this vital function should sit in their organizational structures is the lingering question of customer experience management. This reflects a dedicated commitment to the customer experience, and it can be a powerful statement to both customers and employees.

Customer Experience 162

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Culture Customer Centricity 162

Kerry Bodine

JANUARY 18, 2021

In a nutshell, he found the book’s distinction between customers and employees to be incompatible with his belief system. But this author’s comment made me consider that day — and on many days since — if Outside In and the industry’s focus on customer experience had inadvertently relegated employees to some second, lower class.

Comparison 227

Comparison Culture Groups Customers 227

CX Journey

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I thought I'd share some good ones that I'd recommend you add to your reading list for 2019. These books are not customer experience books per se - but the outcomes of implementing what you learn in them will certainly lead to better experiences for employees and for customers. Let's dive in. Mortimer J.

Leadership 151

Leadership Guidelines Travel Culture 151

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Sabio’s Chief Innovation Officer, Stuart Dorman highlights what he sees as the 10 key CX technology trends that will shape successful customer experiences during 2019 and beyond. 10 Key CX Technology Trends for 2019. 10 Key CX Technology Trends for 2019.

Trends 88

Trends Customer Experience Social Media Self Service 88

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

CX Day is a day all about learning, sharing, and celebrating with the Customer Experience community. The first wave of customer experience professionals have had to create our own paths. There was no text book or standard curriculum when it came to customer experience. Wanted to improve your brand culture. When is CX Day?

Social Media 146

Social Media How To Culture Customer Centricity 146

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Thanks to a fun report from CCW , Customer Contact Week, and some clever customer experience pros (and prose – ha ha,) there is a discussion around leadership buzzwords we should have. We aim for an exceptional “journey” for our customers but are only referring to marketing. And I agree. Is that odd?

Leadership 283

Leadership Culture Customer Centricity Report 283

ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Top Five Customer SuccessCon Berkeley 2019 Takeaways. Last week ChurnZero sponsored Customer SuccessCon 2019 in Berkley, CA. The Customer SuccessCon event series provides an intimate setting to learn, share best practices and speak freely and openly about the current state of Customer Success. .

e-support 75

e-support Chief Customer Officer Metrics Customer Success 75

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Jury Is in on the Future of Customer Experience by Lisa Loftis. My Comment: What does customer experience (CX) look like a year from now? What Is Customer Experience? How about ten years from now?

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Culture Trends Touchpoint 116

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

eglobalis

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Best Customer Experience Books of 2018 and What to Look Out for in 2019. The post Best Customer Experience Books of 2018 and What to Look Out for in 2019 appeared first on Eglobalis.

Customer Experience 127

Customer Experience Customers Customer Experience Design Customer relationships 127

NetBase

JUNE 10, 2020

. As communities reopen for business, brands need to be ready to accommodate the reverse culture shock that consumers are feeling. We are sharing insight here that brands need to bolster their reopening efforts, including: Understanding what reverse culture shock is and how to accommodate it. Understanding Reverse Culture Shock.

Culture 73

Culture Social Media Consumers Analysis 73

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? Which-50) Every marketer has heard a horror story where a brand went viral for horrible customer experience with social media enhancing the frequency of those stories twofold.

Social Media 98

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Powerful Customer Service Phrases You Need to Use by Josh Carlyle. Qminder) Here are 7 powerful customer service phrases that can support your interaction with customers. It also takes a CX-focused culture.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service Call Center Feedback Culture 110

Alliance by IFS

MARCH 28, 2019

Today’s customers expect their service delivery to be fast and personalized to their unique needs. We partnered with Aberdeen to bring you the State of Service 2019 on-demand webinar outlining the top challenges faced by today’s best-in-class service firms and what technologies and strategies they are using to overcome them.

Video 90

Video Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Knowledge Base 90

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways AI can Revolutionize Customer Experience by Vandita Grover. MarTech Advisor) Customer Experience (CX) is a competitive differentiator and driving force for a business’ success. But what about a counterpoint?

Customer Service 101

Customer Service e-support Guidelines Social Media 101

CloudCherry

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Brand Manager) for Promomash , and one of CloudCherry’s 2019-2020 CX Champions- Sarah Meyerdirk. In this week’s Episode, Sarah shares with us her ‘secret sauce’ to winning over customers (Hint: It has a WHOLE lot to do with culture, and you’ll want to hear her refreshing take on it). Want to make things more effortless for your.

Culture 312

Culture Brands Loyalty Customer Experience 312

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Thanks to a fun report from CCW , Customer Contact Week, and some clever customer experience pros (and prose – ha ha,) there is a discussion around leadership buzzwords we should have. We aim for an exceptional “journey” for our customers but are only referring to marketing. And I agree. Is that odd?

Leadership 227

Leadership Culture Customer Centricity Report 227

Eptica

APRIL 12, 2019

Date: Friday, April 12, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Analyzing CX sentiment in 2019. Published on: April 12, 2019. From the conversations we had on the Eptica stand and presentations attended, I’d draw four key conclusions on the state of UK customer service.

Conference 76

Conference Self Service Fashion Ecommerce 76

Eptica

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager National Customer Service Week 2019: The 3 key factors behind successful customer service. Published on: October 09, 2019. In the United Kingdom, there are daily themes, each emphasizing different aspects of customer service.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Customer Centricity 60

Joe Rawlinson

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In 2019, you will need to focus on complex long-form content, experiment with formats, and pay more attention to your distribution channels and commitment. Top 4 Tips to Boost Your Ecommerce Content Marketing Strategy in 2019. Then focus on creating a list of content types that will be most valuable to your customers.

Ecommerce 92

Ecommerce Tips Marketing Omni-Channel 92

Playvox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Increasingly, company culture is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, boosting agent morale and in promoting higher levels of productivity. In fact, research shows that culture plays a bigger role than salary and perks. Below the water is a company’s culture. What is Culture?

Culture 59

Culture Contact Center Study Leadership 59

Peter Lavers

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

What were the key themes coming out of my coverage of February’s IBM’s showcase global conference Think 2019 in San Francisco? I was delighted to be invited by IBM Watson to Think 2019 in my role as an IBM Futurist. HR – staff engagement/talent/culture/performance management. DataScience. Transformation.

Conference 66

Conference Leadership Culture Customer Centricity 66

Oracle

MAY 6, 2020

Can a company’s culture thrive when most of the employee population works remotely? And what is company culture anyway, and does it require a physical building to act as an anchor? Yet, a renewed focus on communication can improve both company and team culture as well as customer experience.

Culture 69

Culture Tips Company Leadership 69

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Leadership 90

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals. The short answer is yes.

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 102

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. But what’s less clear is the toll these self-service interactions may take on customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Self Service 77

Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage Case Study 77